Explore the Family Name Pluemer
The meaning of Pluemer
1. North German (Plümer): occupational name for a fruit grower or seller, from Middle Low German plūme ‘plum’. 2. North German (Plümer): from Middle Low German plume ‘down’ (feather), a metonymic occupational name for a feather dealer or maker of down comforters. 3. German (Plümer): variant of Blümer (see Blumer 3). Compare Plumer.
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How common is the last name Pluemer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pluemer has seen a rise in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 83,004 but improved to rank 82,044 by 2010, indicating an increase of 1.16%. The number of people with the Pluemer surname also increased during this period, from 211 in 2000 to 230 in 2010, which corresponds to a growth rate of 9.0%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained stagnant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #82,044 | 1.16% |
| Count | 211 | 230 | 9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pluemer
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that individuals with the Pluemer surname are predominantly of White ethnicity. In 2000, 99.05% identified as White, although this decreased slightly to 96.52% in 2010. During the same period, there was a small emergence of Hispanic ethnicity within the Pluemer surname holders, increasing from 0 to 3.48%. No individuals with the Pluemer surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.05% | 96.52% | -2.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |